Dick Butkus: Packers’ Passing Game ‘Like Playing Fetch’

GREEN BAY, Wis. – Pro Football Hall of Famer and Chicago Bears legend Dick Butkus spent part of his Saturday dogging the Green Bay Packers.

This is what Butkus, the uncle of Packers offensive line coach Luke Butkus, had to say about a passing game that is trying to adapt to life without Davante Adams.

In 2021, Adams set Packers records with 123 receptions for 1,553 yards. According to Pro Football Focus, 68 receivers were targeted at least 60 times last season. Adams ranked 13th in catch rate (74.1), third in yards per route (2.82), 12th in drop rate (four drops; 3.1 percent) and 11th in passer rating (117.4). Wanting to be more of a force after the catch, Adams forced 13 missed tackles…